CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,654 km
9,106 miles
MYE
Miyakejima
Japan
Distance
14,654 km
9,106 mi / 7,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
72°
east northeast

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CPT MYE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Miyakejima Airport
IATA Code CPT MYE
ICAO Code FACT RJTQ
City Cape Town Miyakejima
Country South Africa Japan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 151 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 34.070000, 139.560000

Cape Town (CPT) to Miyakejima (MYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Miyakejima Airport (MYE) in Miyakejima, Japan is 14,654 kilometers (9,106 miles / 7,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:06 in Cape Town, it's 18:06 in Miyakejima. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Miyakejima (MYE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Miyakejima Airport (MYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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